24-Oct-2026
United Nations Day is observed every year on 24 October to mark the anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945.
24-Oct-2026
The Indian Navy is scheduled to host IPRD-2026 in New Delhi from 3 to 5 November 2026.
22-Oct-2026
The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) began in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 21 October 2026.
22-Oct-2026
On 21 October 2026, the Ladakh administration dissolved the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council–Kargil, following district reorganisation.
21-Oct-2026
On 20 October 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India would host the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum by the end of 2026.
16-Oct-2026
On 16 October 2026, the Ladakh administration notified the creation of Sankoo as a new district, making it the eighth district of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
15-Oct-2026
On 12 October 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), following its consideration at the high-level meeting on 25 September 2026.
15-Oct-2026
The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026 has highlighted significant gaps between economic development and living standards in Indian cities. Delhi emerged as India's highest-ranked city, securing 268th position overall.
15-Oct-2026
On 14 October 2026, the Union Cabinet approved ₹53,428 crore for continuing the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) during 2026-27 to 2030-31.
14-Oct-2026
World Standards Day is observed every year on 14 October to recognise the importance of international standards in ensuring quality, safety, efficiency and global cooperation.